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Cuando tenemos el ancla rozando el agua y lista para fondear, el ancla se encuentra:When the anchor is just touching the water and ready to let go, it is:
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Correct answer: c) A la pendura (a-cockbill)
Why it is correct
A la pendura is the anchor hanging, ready to let go.
Why the others are not
- a) A pique is with the chain vertical over the anchor.
- b) That is not the term for this position.
- d) Weighed means raised on board.
How to work it out in the exam
- Pendura: from pender, to hang.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2022 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo A · question 1 Official paper · Official answer key
- Junta de Andalucía · 2022 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Modelo B · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
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